Julia Ralph Scott Explained

Julia Ralph Scott
Birth Date:1982 11, df=y
Birth Place:Inverness, Scotland
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Forfar Farmington
Youthclubs1:Nairn Boys Club
Youthclubs2:Elgin
Youthclubs3:Lossiemouth Ladies
Years1:–2003
Collegeyears1:2004
Years3:2005
Years4:2005–2008
Years5:2008–2011
Years6:2011–
Years7:2011
Clubs1:Hibernian
Clubs5:Celtic Ladies
Clubs7:Doncaster Rovers Belles
Caps7:5
Goals7:0
Nationalyears1:2000–
Nationalteam1:Scotland
Nationalcaps1:14
Nationalgoals1:3
Club-Update:12:00, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:12:00, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

Julia Ralph Scott (born 27 November 1982) is a Scottish female international football midfielder. She currently plays for Scottish Women's championship team Inverness Caledonian Thistle Women, having previously played in the FA WSL for Doncaster Rovers Belles. Ralph Scott made her senior Scotland debut in 2000 and made 14 appearances for the national team.

Club career

Ralph Scott graduated from Edinburgh Napier University in July 2004.[1] That summer she played for Hibernian in the UEFA Women's Cup[2] before departing to Fairleigh Dickinson University.

While playing varsity soccer, Ralph Scott was coached by Hubert Busby, Jr. who recommended her to W-League outfit Toronto Lady Lynx.

After returning to Scotland Ralph Scott featured for Aberdeen, Celtic Ladies and Forfar Farmington before signing for English FA WSL club Doncaster Rovers Belles in July 2011. At the culmination of the 2011 FA WSL season, Ralph Scott returned to Forfar Farmington. She currently plays for home town team Inverness Caledonian Thistle[3]

International career

In September 2000, while playing for Elgin, 17-year–old Ralph Scott was called up to the senior Scotland squad for the first time. She travelled with the team for a friendly in the Netherlands.[4] She had previously won 20 Under–18 caps and five at Under–16 level.[5]

Ralph Scott won an eventual 14 caps at senior level before departing to America.

Personal life

Ralph Scott was an accomplished ballerina during her younger years. She is nicknamed Ralphi.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Annual Review 2004. 2011-07-22. Napier University. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110927182324/http://www.napier.ac.uk/aboutus/factsandfigures/Documents/AnnualReview2004.pdf. 27 September 2011.
  2. Web site: UEFA Club Championship (Women) 2004/05. 2011-07-22. 2006-07-01. RSSSF. Jürgen Kürten.
  3. Web site: Duo Return To Former Clubs. 2011-09-15. 15 September 2011. Doncaster Rovers Belles. https://web.archive.org/web/20111021072930/http://www.doncasterroversbelles.co.uk/news/duo_return_to_former_clubs.html. 21 October 2011. dead.
  4. Web site: Julia set to dance rings round Dutch. 2010-09-13. 2011-07-22. Daily Record. Glasgow.
  5. Web site: LADY LYNX LAND SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL. 2010-09-13. 2011-07-22. Nuke Soccer. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110930091747/http://soccer.loop48.com/modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=2045. 30 September 2011.
  6. Web site: 'Ralphi' Wings in For Belles. 2011-07-22. 2011-07-22. Doncaster Rovers Belles. https://web.archive.org/web/20120325131018/http://www.doncasterroversbelles.co.uk/news/ralphi_wings_in_for_belles.html. 25 March 2012. dead.